Collection Highlights
Kerchief
Date:
1776-1777
Object Number:
1952.63
Medium:
Linen
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Shawl
Object Number:
Z.1174.7
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 40 1/2 x 77 7/8 in. ( 102.9 x 197.8 cm )
Description:
Machine made black silk shawl with satin cutwork applied onto tulle; the overall design is floral with cordonnet outline and embroidery, the inside edge is scalloped with a garland, the outer edge is trimmed with a godet ruffle with a floral garland and a scalloped edge.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
